California Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers
Drunk driving crashes are completely preventable, yet they cause serious injuries and deaths on California roads every year. If you or a loved one was hurt by an impaired driver, you have the right to seek compensation, separate from any criminal case the driver may face. Yerushalmi Law Firm can help you hold the responsible parties accountable.
How a Civil Claim Differs From a Criminal Case
When a driver is arrested for driving under the influence, the criminal case is brought by the government and focuses on punishing the driver. A civil injury claim is separate. It focuses on helping you recover the costs of your injuries and losses, and it can move forward whether or not the driver is convicted.
What Compensation May Cover
- Emergency care, hospital stays, surgery and future medical needs
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Pain, suffering and emotional distress
- Property damage
- Punitive damages in appropriate cases, intended to punish especially reckless conduct
- Wrongful death damages for families who have lost a loved one
Who May Be Responsible
The impaired driver is the first party to look at, but there may be others. Depending on the facts, an employer, a vehicle owner or another party may also bear responsibility. We examine every possible source of recovery.
What To Do After a Drunk Driving Accident
- Call 911 so police can document the driver’s condition and the scene.
- Get medical attention, even if your injuries seem minor.
- Take photos and get contact details for witnesses and the other driver.
- Request a copy of the police report.
- Speak with an attorney before talking to any insurance company.
How Yerushalmi Law Firm Can Help
We work to make sure you are not left to pay for someone else’s reckless choice. Call us at 1-800-888-8008 for a free consultation. There are no fees until we win.